Argentina

James Suckling - 95 pts. Aromas of graphite and dark fruit with hints of spice and tea bag. Mushroom too. Full body, yet refined and beautifully textured. Love the low oak impression. Made in mostly concrete eggs. Fantastic.

The Catena Malbec Appellation Vista Flores shows a dark violet color with black reflections. The nose offers ripe, concentrated dark and red fruit aromas with delicate floral notes of lavender and violet, and mocha. The mouthfeel is rich and full with notes of sweet spice and a touch of leather. The finish presents soft, well-integrated tannins with bright, crisp acidity that gives the wine...

Decanter 90 pts. "A high-altitude blend from organic vineyards planted at 1,100m in the Altamira and Gualtallary regions of the Uco Valley. A wild-fermented Malbec-dominant blend with 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, that's aged for 10 months: 70% in French oak and 30% in concrete. Savoury black fruit aromas with pretty violet top notes on the nose. Full-bodied, with firm tannins,...

The wine shows the typical aromas of Torrontes (white flowers, lychee, peach) balanced by a refreshing acidity. Mineral texture due do the rocky soil of the vineyard. Elegant, dry and clean finish.

Tim Atkin - 92 pts. Domaine Bousquet’s Reserve Malbec is made entirely with estate fruit and has 15% of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Deeply coloured, intensely aromatic and showing lovely balance between oak, acidity, tannins and fruit weight.

98 Points - James Suckling (2 years in a row) This wine brings lacy structure, a tight and beautiful palate of ripe apples and lemons, and gorgeous tension and acidity. Amazing length, complexity and fullness. It pushes the boundaries for Argentina.

92 pts. Wilfred Wong of Wine.com COMMENTARY: Making statements, yup! The Finca Decero The Owl and The Dust Devil is what the Argentines are doing. The 2015 Finca Decero The Owl and The Dust Devil—made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Tannat makes a statement that everyone should take note of and compare against their wines. This wine is an excellent value and drinks handsomely...

Blackberries, cherries and spices dominate the nose and the palate has great depth. Fresh, tense and electric, this is a fine expression of the chalky soils of Gualtallary, a fresher approach to the grape. Graceful, pure and super bright.

Winemaker Notes The 2018 Gouguenheim Reserva Malbec is a deep purple color with aromas of red fruits, chocolate and coffee beans. Red and black cherry flavors with scents of flowers. A nice French oak on the finish, very complex and yet balanced.

Winemaker Notes Fruity medium body, balanced, with very round tannins and very expressive fruit.

James Suckling 94 Points “Impressive concentration and depth here, this has a sense of freshness and richness that sets it apart. The blueberries, cassis, blackberries and red plums pervade the nose and palate. The finish is suave, gently spicy and long. Drink or hold.”